The University's computing and telecommunications facilities are provided for the better performance of the person's duties and not for social usage. Communications made on University systems remain the sole property of the University. Clear guidance has been drawn up for the use of email, internet access, telephones, fax machines and email addressing. The University reserves the right to monitor the use of email and telecommunications systems and inappropriate use will lead to disciplinary action and may result in dismissal.

see also: information, policy, technology, telephone, uics

If you are a registered user and need access to additional University computing services - further computers, password, disk quota etc - please submit your request on this form. Some changes can be made in response to request made by telephone or in person. Changes which require authorisation must be made on this form.

see also: uics

If you wish to remove your access to some or all University computing services please submit your request on this form indicating the services you no longer require or requesting deletion of your username for all services. You can also use this form to request access to the files of a username belonging to some-one who has left the University.

see also: uics

All staff must register for the use of Heriot-Watt's computing facilities, including email. This form must be completed by all new staff indicating all the services you need access to. External applicants should complete an External User Registration Form, available from the Help Desk. Student applicants should normally use the self-registration service.

see also: uics

It is essential that the computing facilities at Heriot-Watt are only used in connection with the legitimate activities of members of the University. All members of the University, staff and students, and others who may be granted access through association, are required to abide by the specified Conditions of Use outlined in this policy. The policy covers the University's position on copyright abuse, spam, obscene material and other concerns and applies equally to the use of privately-owned personal computers when making use of University networks or remotely accessing elements of University computing facilities.

see also: policy, uics

ICBL specialises in the design, description and evaluation of computer-based resources and their use in further and higher education. Our current expertise includes resource discovery services, metadata standards for learning resources and evaluation of computer-based learning resources.

see also: icbl, institute, learning

This booklet has been produced to help new students get started using the university systems. It discusses PC Caledonia - the main student network that is available across campus; registration to use the computing services; accessing the range of services including email, VLE and Wireless network; suggestions on improving your IT skills; and locating help.

Postgraduate teaching and research in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is organised by our Graduate School. The School comprises nearly 200 research-active academic staff and research associates, working with around 600 postgraduate research students and students on advanced level courses. The School spans the boundaries between the traditionally distinct academic disciplines of: chemical engineering; chemistry; electrical, electronic and computer engineering; mechanical engineering; and physics. This diversity reflects the interdisciplinary nature of research and associated industries, taking full advantage of the interactions between science and engineering.

see also: chemical, chemistry, courses, electrical, electronic, engineering, eps, mechanical, physics, postgraduate, research, school

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) brings together the programmes of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics, within which are offered a wide variety of postgraduate taught courses and an array of relevant and innovative research options. MACS is highly rated for the quality of its research and teaching. In addition, the School has myriad links to international industry and offers excellent pathways into the many fascinating careers open to Mathematics and Computer Science specialists. The community of high-quality postgraduate students numbers about 300, over half of whom are from outside the UK.

see also: actuarial, courses, macs, mathematics, maths, postgraduate, research, statistics

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is built around the established subjects of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical, electronic and computer engineering, chemistry and physics, and our courses are designed to meet the needs of students and their future employers, offering the highest degree of flexibility and choice within the wide range of topics available. The School enjoys an international reputation for its research and its close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering and technology, reflecting the importance that the University attaches to the quality of its teaching, research and student support.

see also: chemical, chemistry, combined, electrical, electronic, engineering, eps, mechanical, physics, school